Mercat del Ninot

5 best hidden food markets to explore in Barcelona - SilverKris

"A market with strong local roots and a friendly, non‑touristy atmosphere, it dates from the 1930s and is celebrated for its diverse food stalls and family businesses that have evolved over generations. A traditional legume stall that began as a workers’ convenience now also runs a vegetarian takeaway and sells ready-to-eat comfort dishes like Catalan fava beans, fricandó and trinxat; a hybrid fish shop/bar lets customers choose fresh catches that are cooked to order (popular plates include seafood rice and sautéed octopus), and an expert meat stall sources certified Galician and other top European cuts that can be prepared in a small back kitchen and enjoyed with fried potatoes and padrón peppers. Regulars praise the market’s tasting corners and bars, and warn newcomers to arrive hungry." - Mireia Font